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Schools face merger as fall in birth rate leads to fewer pupils
FALLING birth rates have sparked a review of surplus places at schools. Gloucestershire County Council is preparing to outline its view of the problem as part of a public consultation in the New Year. However, it says it is not planning to close schools
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Lights planned for accident site
Work on installing traffic lights at the Newtown cross-roads could start in the spring after Herefordshire Council has completed a full assessment of the accident black-spot. Yarkhill and Frome Ward councillor Robert Manning put the case for traffic lights
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MP gets Welsh post in shadow cabinet
CONSERVATIVE MP Bill Wiggin is braced for a rough ride after being named Shadow Secretary of State for Wales. Mr Wiggin has been moved from the environment brief he held under Ian Duncan Smith in a reshuffle announced by the new leader, Michael Howard
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'Sgt Bob' commended for rescue team work
Former Ledbury Police Sergeant Bob Wilson has received a divisional Comm-endation for his commitment and dedication to the Long-town Mountain Rescue Team. Now promoted to inspector following a move to Hereford 18 months ago, he said he was pleased to
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Bonfire set to make £4,500
The town bonfire last Friday is being hailed as a great success by organisers, Ledbury Round Table. Around 1,500 people turned up at the Ledbury Park venue on a mild November night with clear skies. Round Table secretary Anthony Halls said: "It couldn't
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Bridge bonus
A bridge competition at Wellington Heath Improvers' Bridge Club on Tuesday, November 11, raised £120 for Children in Need. It was organised by Wellington Heath Improvers' Bridge Club.
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House appeal
A planning appeal hearing will take place at Hereford Town Hall on December 9, at 10am over a scheme for a farm dwelling and detached garage at Gilbert's Farm, Lilly Hall Lane, Ledbury. Applicants, the Gilbert family, have lodged the appeal on the basis
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Canal dreams
Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust has already announced details of its winter programme of meetings, to be held at the Verzons Inn, Trumpet. On January 20, from 7.30pm, Alan Keef will give a talk on his watery journey across Sweden. On February
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Very popular
Wellington Heath Parents and Toddlers Group, which was only formed last year, is now so popular a waiting list has been brought in, to help cope with demand. The group now has a maximum of 25 families on its books, and the Memorial Hall is at full capacity
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Desert epic
THE next Flicks in the Sticks screening at the Lady Emily Community Hall, Tarrington is Lawrence of Arabia - the Director's Cut, tomorrow (Saturday) from 6.30pm. Entrance will be £5 per person, but half price for those who come in fancy dress. Eastern
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14/11/03 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
LEDBURY Swifts U16s came up against a formidable Lads Club side in this Youth Cup second round game. LEDBURY SWIFTS U16s 0, LADS CLUB U16s 4 Swifts took Lads Club by surprise with bright attacking play and snappy defending. Excellent work by Jason Payne
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Giving cancer unit a leg up
TWO Bromyard women have given a hospital cancer unit a leg up in an unusual fundraising effort. Olive Allsup and Rose Gater have been collecting money for Cheltenham General Hospital inside a plastic leg designed to model tights and stockings at Olive's
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Slaving away for charity
PUPILS at Queen Elizabeth High School, Bromyard, were to auction themselves as slaves to raise money for charity this week. The auction, taking place today (Friday), is the highlight of a week of activities to raise money for charities including Bromyard's
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Jam today and tomorrow
A NEW Brockhampton brand of damson jam was launched yesterday (Thursday) as part of a National Trust farming project on the Brockhampton Estate. As part of the Farming Forward in Action initiative, the National Trust is working with tenants on the estate
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Broadband on the way
BROADBAND internet access will be available for Bromyard businesses and home owners from February, 2004. Worcester company Serv-IT will provide the Air-Band digital connection. Around 40 Bromyard business have already signed up for the service, which
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14/11/03 - Late strikes sink Westfields
TWO goals in the final minutes saw Ledbury Town through to the semi-finals of the HFA Challenge Cup on Wednesday night at Stourport's ground. WESTFIELDS 2, LEDBURY TOWN 3 The reigning West Midlands Premier Division champions and cup holders Westfields
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14/11/03 - Committed performance just fails to end Ledbury's poor run
LEDBURY Ist XV's losing Midlands Three West (South) run continued when they were edged out by Old Leamingtonians. LEDBURY RFC 18pts, OLD LEAMINGTONIANS 22pts Ledbury started the game with an unsettled team and three players carrying injuries. The first
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14/11/03 - Premature end to Wales Rally GB
CO-driver Michael Park, from Much Marcle, was an early retirement on the Wales Rally GB. The 37-year-old Hereford & Worcestershire co-driver partnering Estonian Markko Martin in a 'factory' 2003 Ford Focus WRC, retired from third place before the
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14/11/03 - Colwall extend winning run
COLWALL continued their Severn Division Two winning run with a 6-2 victory over Cheltenham Thirds at Balcarras School on Saturday. CHELTENHAM III 2, COLWALL 6 Colwall started well, with a goal within the first two minutes from Gemma Richards. Cheltenham
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14/11/03 - Record breakers smash 75 times this season
FIFTEEN records and 35 County qualifying times were achieved in the sixth and final Ledbury & District Swimming Club Championship gala sponsored by Spec Savers. This brings the total of new club records set this year to an amazing 75. Top junior Thomas
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14/11/03 - Bromyard in fine win
A BATTLING performance by Bromyard Town gave them a well deserved 3-1 victory at Wolverhampton United in the West Midlands Premier Division. WOLVERHAMPTON UNITED 1, BROMYARD TOWN 3 The home side scored after 15 minutes through ex-Kidderminster and Hereford
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Gondoliers presents challenge to Players
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers is the next production to be staged by the Bosbury Players. The operetta, which originally opened at the Savoy Theatre in London in 1889, was one of the last to be written by the duo and is bursting with melody, dance
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Village Voice
AN evening not to be missed is being held tonight (Friday) at the village hall, beginning at 7.30pm. A concert, entitled The Season of the Year, is being held in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. Tickets (£6 including refreshments) are available from John
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Perennial attraction
A Gardeners' Question Time will be held at Colwall Village Hall on Thursday, November 27, from 2pm to 4.30pm, in aid of Perennial, the Gardeners' Royal Bene-volent Society. On the panel will be Paul Picton, of Old Court Nurseries in Colwall, who is the
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14/11/03 - LRFC U14s progressing
LEDBURY RFC U14s team played Cinderford in a rearranged fixture at home on Sunday. The Cinderford side won convincingly, however, the Ledbury team stuck to their task manfully and tackled well against a physically larger side throughout the match. Ledbury's
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My wife touched the lives of so many
The husband of road accident victim Amanda Hyett marked what would have been the couple's 19th wedding anniversary on Monday by paying tribute to the women whose funeral filled St Mary's Church. Mrs Hyett, of Foley Road, Newent, died on October 20, following
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School completes £300,000 refurbishment
A £300,000 refurbishment of Picklenash Junior School, in Newent, has been completed. Eight classrooms have been extended and a new classroom added, together with a new computer suite and library. The expansion was considered necessary because of a projected
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Murder charge
A 17-YEAR-old Newent youth charged with the murder of a 93-year-old woman has appeared at Gloucester Youth Court. The teenager, of no fixed address, is accused of raping and killing Marjorie Harriet Davis, stealing her debit card and setting fire to her
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Dedicated to victims
Tickets are now on sale for The Armed Man - a Mass for Peace, being performed by the Newent and District Choral Society. This takes place at Newent Community School on Saturday, November 29, at 7.30pm. The modern piece is something of a classic already
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Teen talks
The parents of teenagers in Newent can take advantage of a new free course up and running at Newent Library, called "You and Your Teenager". The course is being run by Parentline Plus. Further details on 01453 768160.
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First concert on organ
The inaugural concert for the renovated organ at St Mary's Church, Newent, takes place tomorrow (Saturday), at 7.30pm. Dymock-based professional organist Paul Derrett will be at the keyboard. Tickets will be £5, on the door, to include a glass of wine
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Death of man linked to bad heroin batch
DRUG users across Herefordshire have been warned about a potentially lethal batch of heroin which has been linked to the death of a 23-year-old Ledbury man. Kevin Bayliss, of Barnetts Close, died at Hereford County Hospital in the early hours of Saturday
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Ledbury players on ball for game
PLAYERS at Ledbury Town Football Club were due to face the biggest match of their lives against Manchester United's reserve squad last night. A thousand tickets were sold for the game, held in memory of three members of the same family killed in a minibus
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Teen arsonists set fire to house
Teenagers could have severely damaged a 17th Century town house after dragging straw bales down the Southend, stacking them by the building and setting them alight. The property's owner, town councillor Catharine Luck, said the fire had left the brickwork
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Masts set to multiply
Vodafone is behind applications to build mobile phone masts at five planned sites in the Malvern Hills area. At Stiffords Bridge, near Cradley, an application to put up a 21m mast has been submitted to Herefordshire Council. Glen White, manager of the
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No decision on centre's future
THE future of the Out to Grass mountain board centre in Cradley remains uncertain. Its owner, Ian Johnson, had just three minutes to outline his case for planning permission at a meeting of Hereford-shire Council's northern area planning committee on
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Worry over train delays
STUDENTS fear their education is being undermined by a train service that makes them miss lectures and spend hours on station platforms. College authorities in Hereford have also raised concerns about the disruption caused to students travelling from
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Charity Commission gives all-clear to playground
The Charity Commission could hold the key to whether or not Bosbury gets its jubilee playground outside the parish hall. The parish hall committee voted originally not to support the playground, on the grounds that it would be against the hall's constitution
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Poet paved the way for Harry Potter
JOHN Masefield was the founding father of fantasy fiction who pointed the way to the Harry Potter phenomenon. That is the verdict on the Ledbury-born former Poet Laureate by the chairman of the Masefield Society, Peter Carter. Speaking about the forthcoming
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Rail shake-up is on the way
Ledbury stationmaster John Goldrick is urging local people who rely on trains to London to make their views known ahead of a rail shake-up in 2006. The new Great Western Franchise may affect Ledbury services to the capital when it comes into force in
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Red Cross raises £1,832
The International Red Cross coffee morning at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury, on November 1, raised £1,832. An earlier coffee morning, held in July, raised £764, bringing the total raised by the charity in Ledbury this year to £2,596. Of that, £200 was
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Methodists hold fair
Ledbury Methodist Church autumn fair takes place tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am to 2pm, at the church. Light lunches will be served, featuring turkey rolls or soup and rolls.
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Soccer club sale
A fundraising sale of children's clothes and equipment, called Kids Bitz, will take place on behalf of Ledbury Town Football Club at the New Street ground on Saturday, November 29, from 10am.
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Baptist minister leaves for Sweden
Baptist minister Simon Minshull and his family will be leaving Ledbury in the late winter or early spring, for a new life in Sweden. Mr Minshull, of the Homend, is married to Susannah, who is Swedish and an active member of the Ledbury and Stromstad Twinning
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Rocket shock
Last week's bonfire night celebrations in Ledbury caused alarm for Victoria Road resident Steve Glennie-Smith, who discovered a large rocket stuck in his lawn. Mr Glennie-Smith, of Lilac Cottage, weighed the firework at 70 grams. Given that the rocket
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Batik lecture
THE Ledbury and district branch of the Embroiderers' Guild will hold its next meeting at the Community Centre, Lawnside Road, on Friday, November 21 from 7.30pm. Jenny Davidson, a textile artist from Malvern, will be talking about batik. The group is
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14/11/03 - Bell Inn 98 return to head of table
DIVISION Two of The Soccer Site Malvern League is proving to be a very close at the top of the table with the lead changing hands almost on a weekly basis, with four teams within three points of each other. Last Sunday saw Bell Inn 98 return to the top
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Big switch-on an annual highlight
BROMYARD will be transformed into a winter wonderland when its lights are switched on next weekend. On Saturday, November 22, Leominster MP Bill Wiggin will turn on the lights in The Square at 5.30pm. The town centre will be closed to traffic between
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Buying dinner
IT'S eyes down for a bingo night in Bromyard this evening (Friday). The event will be at 7.30pm at the Falcon Hotel. Proceeds will go towards providing Christmas dinner for older people who live in the Schallenge and Guildway. A bingo night organised
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Car is sought after break-in
POLICE are making inquiries after a break-in at a house in Norton between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Thursday, November 6. Cash and cheque books were stolen from the kitchen of the property, off the Stourport Road. Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the
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Crafts for Christmas
A CRAFT fair at Stoke Lacy village hall tomorrow (Saturday) will be an excellent opportunity to buy Christmas presents. Local craftsman will have their work on offer and stalls include cards, jewellery, paintings, preserves, books, dolls outfits and cakes
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14/11/03 - Colwell hat-trick cracks record
LEDBURY Town ended Newport's unbeaten start in the West Midlands Premier Division with a convincing 4-0 away victory on Saturday. NEWPORT 0, LEDBURY TOWN 4 Town ended their recent mixed spell and although they were without the two Preedy's, Phil injured
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14/11/03 - McMorran loses in quarter-final tie
THERE was disappointment for Bromyard's wheelchair tennis star Janet McMorran at the Nottingham Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament. McMorran lost 6-2, 6-2 to third seed Sharon Clark of the United States, in her quarter final after progressing to the
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Masts set to multiply
Vodafone is behind applications to build mobile phone masts at five planned sites in the Malvern Hills area. At Stiffords Bridge, near Cradley, an application to put up a 21m mast has been submitted to Herefordshire Council. Glen White, manager of the
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14/11/03 - Table tennis handicap
HEREFORD Table Tennis League is running a handicap doubles (pairs drawn) tournament to raise funds for Children in Need. The tournament will be held at Whitecross School, Baggallay Street, Hereford and will start at 7pm next Friday (November 21). The
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14/11/03 - Bridge results ...
LEDBURY DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Fifteen teams took part in the monthly teams competition at the Club on November 5. The winners were Graham Ling & Brian Meadows with Ruth Blandford & Liz Delahay who scored 49. The other teams scoring highly were
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14/11/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Lye Town, Bromyard Town v Wednesfield, Ledbury Town v Coseley Town. Division One South: Malvern Rangers v Reality Sports (2.15), Wyre Forest Brintons v Ledbury Town Reserves (2.15
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14/11/03 - Bulls desperate to bounce back
LETHARGIC Hereford United must shrug off recent disappointments to put their Nationwide Conference campaign back on track says manager Graham Turner. The Bulls entertain Margate at Edgar Street tomorrow looking to rediscover their league form following
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7/11/03 - Rugby club chase vital points
LEDBURY Rugby Club slipped to their fifth Midlands Three West (South) defeat of the season on Saturday at Silhillians. Mid-table Silhillians took the points with a 32-13 victory leaving Ledbury third from the bottom with four points from their seven league
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14/11/03 - Bromyard show signs with some quality play
IN spite of this result Bromyard can take heart from the fact that they actually played some quality rugby, especially in the first half where a stiff breeze and large slope were against them. KINGS NORTON 37pts, BROMYARD 9pts Three silly mistakes cost
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Town pays tribute
The Rector of Newent, Rev. Robert Simpson, praised the turnout at the remembrance service on Sunday, after about 350 people stood, heads bowed, for the two minutes' silence. He said: "That's a good turnout, given the England and Wales World Cup rugby
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Fair runs for a week
Sheppard House will host the Newent Association for the Disabled Christmas Fair week, starting on Monday (November 17). Spokesman Pat Richards said: "We will be open each day with stalls, crafts, raffles, refreshments and entertainment." Further details
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Role model for cadets
The manager of the Three Choirs Vineyard has been honoured by the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Henry Elwes, for his support of the Forest of Dean's Army Cadet Force. Captain Kevin Shayle, aged 34, of Russett Way, Newent, joined the local platoon
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Police station seeks helpers
Newent Town Council is considering funding an advertising campaign to get volunteers to staff the police station's reception desk. Normally, the station has no-one on reception and visitors make contact with officers through an intercom system connected
